There was another night to remember at the end of a remarkable year as the Irish Golf Writers’ Association crowned Open champion Shane Lowry its Professional Player of the Year at its annual Allianz-sponsored awards.

For many students this can be a stressful time of the year especially with exams just around the corner. Most weekends are spent with their heads buried in books.

Paul McBride is the only Irish star left standing in the 122nd Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s on the Kent coast.

Sexton still shining in Lahinch.